Finding a rust-free project candidate can be challenging, but if one appears with the bonus of a freshly rebuilt engine, it could prove irresistible. That is the story behind this 1968 Mustang, making it ideal for someone planning a… more»
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BF Auction: 1954 Cadillac Fleetwood Imperial
Being a world leader or a celebrity comes with many positives, opening doors firmly locked to mere mortals. However, it also means that there is no such thing as a private life, with that person’s every move under scrutiny…. more»
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Cheap But Rusty: 1977 FJ40 Toyota Land Cruiser
It’s rare to find a Toyota FJ40-series Land Cruiser for short money, and when you do, it’s almost always because the truck is in fairly sorry shape. This 1977 Land Cruiser is complete but quite rusty and will need… more»
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Coffee Walk Auction: 200 Classic Cars! Dennis Collins Collection
Automobile mogul Dennis Collins began a lifelong passion for cars in his early teen years and took that interest of scouring the planet for interesting vehicles to a level most of us only dream about, with many of his… more»
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Olds 455 Power! 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The Chevelle SS 396 was one of the most popular muscle cars of the 1960s. And it was so much in demand that Chevrolet made it a series of its own from 1966 to 1968 (before and after that,… more»
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No Reserve: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
I would wager that almost every Barn Finds reader knows of someone left in the same situation as the owner of this 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. They handed their classic and a fist full of cash to a professional… more»
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One-Owner Stalled Restoration: 1959 Buick LeSabre Convertible
Buick revamped its entire line-up in 1959, not only changing the design but also the names. The LeSabre was introduced as the entry-level full-size Buick, but there was nothing basic about it. Most noticeable about the cars from a… more»
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LT1 350 Project: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette got its first major redesign in 1963 and would provide a needed boost in sales figures. The ’66 models were little changed as the Mako Shark-inspired C3 Corvette was only two years away. This edition of… more»
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Restored in ’79: 1959 Oldsmobile Super 88
I haven’t thought about a 1959 Oldsmobile Super 88 for many years. When I was a teenager, my across-the-street neighbor, Mr. & Mrs. T, had a four-door version that had originally been finished in white but by the early… more»
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Numbers-Matching 427/4-Speed 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
With the C3 having only been introduced one year earlier, the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette was mainly a carryover on the outside, although the Stingray designation badges returned. But on the inside, the 327 grew to 350 cubic inches, plus… more»
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No Reserve: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Some classics are a “what you see is what you get” proposition, and this 1959 Chevrolet Corvette fits that mold. It is a stalled project offering many possibilities. Returning it to a showroom state is possible, although other options… more»
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Ferrari Fighter? 1985 Bitter SC 3.9 Coupe
Referring to a car as a Ferrari fighter when it has half the number of cylinders and 2/3 the horsepower of the Ferrari that it’s often mistaken for may seem like a stretch, but the look of this 1985… more»
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Poor Man’s Cadillac: 1940 LaSalle 52 Hearse Wagon
So what’s a car maker to do when their lower-priced offering is interfering too much with its flagship model? Well, eliminate it, of course! And that’s exactly what GM did with the LaSalle in 1940, or at least it’s… more»
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Restore or Replicate? 1941 Ford COE Crew Cab
This 1941 Ford cab-over is offered for sale by Iron City Garage. If you aren’t aware of the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based dealer, they are one of the premier sources for vintage patina project trucks in the country. They have about 400K… more»
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Sting in the Tail: 1967 Fiat-Abarth OT 1000 Spider
Fiat fans are well-schooled on the topic of Carlo Abarth and his tuning skills: Abarth turned tiny motors into screaming banshees, helping Fiat post thousands of wins on race tracks all over the world. His association with the company… more»
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Roller Project: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
Sometimes it’s hard to remember that a 1982 Corvette is a member of the vaunted C-3 class which covered the years 1968 through 1982. Yeah, it’s the end of the run but these final year examples don’t have nearly… more»
